Newcomers Seminar 2025

Your Essential Guide to Starting a New Life in Korea

Are you new to Korea, or has your company recently welcomed new expatriates? The FKCCI invites you to its Newcomers Seminar 2025, designed to help you confidently navigate the challenges and opportunities of relocating to Korea. 

Held in English for the first time, this half-day seminar offers a condensed but comprehensive introduction to business life, legal frameworks, cultural understanding, and practical matters in Korea. 

Whether you're arriving as a professional, entrepreneur, or accompanying family member, this event will provide you with insightful guidance, expert knowledge, and the chance to connect with others who are also beginning their Korean journey. 

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Why Attend?

This seminar is more than just an information session. It is a strategic introduction to Korea’s unique professional and social environment, helping you avoid common pitfalls and build a solid foundation for your new life. It is also a valuable networking opportunity with local experts, expats, and support organizations. 

Highlights 

The seminar features expert speakers and practical sessions to help you understand: 

• Korea’s economic landscape and professional opportunities 

• Legal, HR, and visa aspects of living and working in Korea 

• Cultural integration and social norms 

• Korean tax and social security systems 

• The digital and business ecosystem in Korea 

• Community resources such as Seoul Accueil and FKCCI’s support for professionals and entrepreneurs 

AGENDA 

13:00 - 13:30 | Welcome & Coffee

13:30 - 13:45 | Opening & Introduction to FKCCI 
- Ms. Sonia CHAIEB KIM, FKCCI CEO 

13:45 - 15:00 | Korea's Economic Landscape & Opportunities for Expats 
- Mr. David-Pierre JALICON, FKCCI Chairman

15:00 - 15:30 | Macroeconomic Presentation of Korea
- Ms. Marlène MARQUES LOPES, Economic Counsellor & Head of the Economic Department at The Embassy of France in Korea 

15:30 - 15:45 | Break Time

15:45 - 16:40 | Korea's Digital & Business Ecosystem
- Mr. Olivier MOUROUX, Co-founder & CEO of Asiance Korea 

16:40 - 17:40 | Roundtable 1 : Living & Working in Korea Legal, HR & Practical Aspects 
- Mr. Johan VANDROMME, Senior Advisor of Kim & Chang 
- Other speaker (TBC) 

17:40 - 17:50 | Break Time

17:50 - 18:10 | Understanding Taxes & Social Security in Korea 
- Mr. Julien Herveau, Country Lead Partner of Forvis Mazars in Korea 

18:10 - 18:55 | Roundtable 2: Adapting to Korean Culture Business, Society & Community 
- Ms. Ida DAUSSY, CEO of idadaussy.com, Professor of Sookmyung Women's University
- Ms. Véronique PENEAU, President of Seoul Accueil 

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Pricing & Early-Bird Offers 

Early bird pricing is valid until September 12, 2025 by 6PM
All prices include VAT. 

USEFUL INFORMATION

DATE | Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

TIME | 13:00 – 19:00 (KST) 

VENUE  | FKCCI, 5F Nobel Building, 16 Teheran-ro 78-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Naver Map, Google Map)

LANGUAGE | English

PARTICIPANTS | +/- 20 

* Seats are limited, registration will be on a first come-first serve basis.

CONTACT

Event Department
Tel: 02-2268-9504
Email: event(@)fkcci.com

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